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Anna in NY · Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 6:35 am Post subject: I pagliacci debuts at #10

Andrea Bocelli's Pagliacci Debuts on Billboard Classical Chart
By Matthew Westphal
04 Dec 2006

A new recording of Leoncavallo's I pagliacci starring the crossover tenor Andrea Bocelli has made the latest Billboard classical chart at no. 10 following its first full week in release.

Bocelli stars as Canio on the Decca Classics disc, with soprano Ana María Martínez as Nedda; Steven Mercurio conducts the Orchestra and Chorus of the Teatro Massimo Bellini of Catania, Sicily.

A Decca recording of Mascagni's Cavalleria rusticana starring Bocelli is scheduled for release in early 2007.

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Emily · Joined: 01 Mar 2003 Posts: 116 Location: Orange/Milford

You're absolutely sure that it's out in the US Anna? I've been wanting this for a birthday present but if it's out before this coming March then I'm asking for it as a Christmas present... hehe Oh! Mascagni's was the one for 2007! Now the happy is just banana

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Feel free to drop me an email instead of a post on the forum!

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Anna in NY · Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 8:56 pm Post subject:

Ciao Emily,

I have not yet found it in my local shop but, but I'll be going to larger stores this weekend. It's Cavalleria Rusticana, by Mascagni is due out in 2007. It's understandable for confusion to arise as the two operas are usually performed together.

Has anyone "out there" purchased I pagliacci yet? I'm eager to hear what everyone thinks of the recording. I'm hoping "Babbo Natale"gives it to me for Christmas!

E' possibile!
Anna

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MK · Joined: 16 Jan 2005 Posts: 47

The reviews on Amazon for "Pagliacci" are terrible. Can any fan who has listened to this cd give Andrea a supportive review?

RickDC · Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2006 11:56 am Post subject:

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MK · Joined: 16 Jan 2005 Posts: 47

Is it my imagination that since the Avery Fisher concert, Andrea's credibility as a classical operatic singer has become tarnished beyond repair? The critics of his stadium concerts seem to mention his operatic weaknesses in comparison to his pop strengths. The critics review of Pagliacci on Amazon (now removed) was degrading. Is this a new trend?

Marilynn · Joined: 13 Oct 2004 Posts: 174 Location: Springfield, MO

After looking for days at the local music stores I gave up and ordered it from Amazon.com, paid for quick service and 2 days late, today received it..I have listened to it once. It is completely clean and wonderful to listen to. Canio's part (Andrea) is small, compared to the others, but he sounds wonderful. The rest of the cast is very good also. It is nice to hear Ana in Opera and not always singing the famous arias in concert.. You can certainly recognize Mercerio's conducting technique if you are familiar with him. It is worth much more then the $18.00. I am sure Andrea recorded this awhile ago, but the whole cast did a wonderful job. The only other performance I have heard is Pav's and it is every bit as good. We should not listen to the critics. I know it is hard not to read, but these people have an agenda..There is a wonderful sound in Andrea's voice that you get in a few Opera singers in every generation, just enjoy it. The cover is not so nice, but who cares.

Anna in NY · Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2006 12:26 pm Post subject:

Thank you, Marilyn. I look forward to hearing it soon.

I thought I'd mention that I just found it online at iTunes, so for those of you with ipods, etc. , you can plug in and listen to a sampling of each track before buying.

Searching for my Nano....
Anna
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